University of York

For five decades the University of York has set its moral and intellectual compass by an unswerving commitment to excellence in teaching and research ? and it is this commitment that will guide the University as it extends its reach towards new horizons. The University of York was founded in 1963 on the aspirations of equal opportunity and advancement for all and academic excellence. Our vision is to secure the University as a world leader in the creation of knowledge through fundamental and applied research, the sharing of knowledge through teaching students from varied backgrounds, and applying it for the health, prosperity and well-being of people and society. We believe passionately that education can transform the lives of individuals and the fortunes of societies. We believe in academic freedom, participation, openness and innovation and the application of the best ethical standards in all that we do and our aim is to develop future leaders who have the potential to change society.

The University of York is one of the success stories in UK higher education. Since 1963, it has powered its way to a consistent leading position in the UK, is a World Top 100 University and a member of the Russell Group. The University of York has grown from a small institution with big ambitions and immense energy to become one of the world’s leading universities. It has done this through a combination of visionary leadership, inspired teaching and a relentless pursuit of research excellence and the application of that research for the benefit of society. This commitment has attracted world-class academics and ambitious students from across the globe. Our ?750m investment in its campus represents the largest capital investment in UK Higher Education as York continues its evolution in the 21st century. The campus expansion includes new student accommodation, world-class research and teaching facilities and embedded and stand-alone facilities for businesses. The University has also invested ?20m in expanding its library facilities and a further ?12 million in creating York Sport Village. The University of York is a catalyst in developing and accelerating York city’s international profile and accelerates the promotion of York’s strengths as a knowledge economy and acts as a magnet for inward investment to the city and region. The University of York makes an enormous impact across the world through its work on justice, scientific discovery and societal and cultural innovation. It continues to develop innovative partnerships with national and international organisations, and delivers a world-class experience for its students. The goal is to equip students not only with a first-class education but with attributes to make them potential leaders in their chosen fields and enable them to rise to the challenges of the future.

Foundation year: 1963
Short name: Ebor
Type: Public
Students: 15310
Faculty: 1010
Faculty/Students Ratio: 15:1
Region: Europe
Location: York